Washington Middle School in La Habra, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Washington Middle School is a suburban public school in La Habra, California that is part of La Habra City School District. It serves 548 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.6:1. Its teachers have had 69 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 7 - 8

548 Students

33 Teachers

716 E La Habra Blvd

La Habra, CA 90631 View local requests

http://www.lahabraschools.org

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Washington Middle School Demographics

68%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

91%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Washington Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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